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Welcome to
the Town of Elsmere, DE
Mayor Deborah Norkavage


Welcome to the Town of Elsmere Web Site!
As a continued service to the residents and visitors of the Town of Elsmere,
Council has constructed this web site to better serve you. We hope you enjoy
your stay and find this site to be both informative and helpful.
    Please bear with us as we bring you town information over the net we will be
 adding new pages in the near future.
To Contact Town Hall Call (302) 998-2215
 

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New Link for Requests or Complaints with the Town
 To make a request or file a complaint with any departments of the Town of Elsmere, please click on the "Request Tracker" link located in the main menu or below.


    

2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau

With the U.S. Census process beginning, the
Town joins the BBB in urging its residents to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.

 

The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households.  Eventually Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.

The big question is -
how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist?  The Better Business Bureau offers the following advice:

If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. 
Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions.  However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.

Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information.  
Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.

REMEMBER,
NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS.

The information a legitimate Census worker will ask for is vital to the Town and determines our eligibility for both Federal and State funding Census workers might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION.  The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations.  Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.

THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED
NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING THIS INFORMATION.   No Acorn worker should approach you saying he/she is with the Census Bureau.

Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home.  However, the Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census. 
Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.


For more advice on avoiding identity theft and fraud, visit www.bbb.org

 

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                       Town Bans The Use Mobile Telephones or Texting While Operating a Motor Vehicle or Riding a Bicycle Unless Equipped With a Hands-Free Device

 

                        On Thursday, October 08, 2009 the Mayor and Council Adopted Ordinance 511 which states;         

  

As used in this section, the words and phrases herein defined shall have the following meaning, unless the context otherwise requires:

 

            (a)        A hands-free accessory means an attachment, add-on, built-in

                        feature, or addition to a mobile telephone.

 

            (b)        A mobile telephone means a cellular, analog, wireless, or digital

                        telephone capable of sending or receiving telephone messages

                        without an access line for service.

             

            (c)        Use means talking, placing, or receiving a call, or attempting to

                        place or receive a call, or texting or attempting to send a text, or

                        email on a mobile telephone or other electronic devices.

 

                        Restricted use of mobile telephone;

 

     (a)     No person shall use a mobile telephone while operating a moving

              motor vehicle or while riding a bicycle within the corporate limits of   

              the Town of Elsmere unless the telephone or device is equipped with

              a hands-free accessory.

 

     (b)     The provisions of this section shall not apply to the following:

 

                    1.     Emergency use of a mobile telephone, including calls to

                            the 911 center, a hospital, an ambulance service provider, a

                            fire department, a law enforcement agency, or a first-                            aid squad; and

 

                    2.     Use of a mobile telephone by law enforcement and

                            emergency personnel or by a driver of an authorized

                            emergency vehicle, acting within the scope of their official

                            duties.

 

Enforcement; fines and penalties;

 

     (a)     Upon conviction for a violation of the provisions of this section a

              person shall be fined $50.00.

 

Effective date;

 

     The provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed effective November 01,

     2009 however, the Department of Public Safety is directed to issue only      

     verbal or written warnings between November 01, 2009 and December 31,

     2009.  Full enforcement of the provisions of this Ordinance shall begin on

     on January 1, 2010.

 

                   Town Bans Open Burning

 

                        On Thursday, October 08, 2009 the Mayor and Council Adopted Ordinance 513 which states;         

 

It shall be is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to set on fire or burn any refuse weeds, leaves, limbs, trees, lawns, gardens, rubber tires, plastics, wire, insulation and other smoke-producing materials or other flammable or waste materials outdoors within the Town of Elsmere.  This shall be known as Open Burning and shall be prohibited.

 

Permitted Burning:

 

            The following shall not be considered or known as “Open Burning” and therefore shall not be prohibited by this ordinance.  The use of road flares, smudge pots, and similar devices associated with safety or occupational uses typically considered open flames or the following recreational fires;

a.              Cooking fires such as barbecue grills; and

 

b.             Campfires, patio fire pits, or chimenea; and

 

c.              Ceremonial bonfires conducted by established groups such as                      schools, Indian tribes, or other recognized organizations.

 

Penalties:

 

Whoever violates this chapter shall:

 

(1)     For the first offense, be fined not less than $100 nor more than

         $500 for each day of violation;

 

(2)     For a subsequent conviction for the same offense within a 10

          year period, be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,500

          for each day of violation.

 

                                          BOARD OF ELECTION                                       

 In accordance with a new State law concerning Municipal Elections, the Town is required to appoint a Board of Election who shall oversee all Town elections.

    The following citizens have been appointed as members of the Town of Elsmere Board of Election.

Mr. Eric Scott Thompson:

 

            Mr. Thompson was re-appointed by the Mayor and Council on Thursday, May 14, 2009 and may be contacted by mail by addressing your correspondence to;

                         

                        Mr. Eric Scott Thompson

                        1213 Spruce Avenue

                        Elsmere, Delaware 19805

                        or by telephone at 552-4370

 

 

Mr. David Lilly:

 

            Mr. Lilly was appointed by the Mayor and Council on Thursday, April 10, 2008 and may be contacted by mail by addressing your correspondence to;

 

                        Mr. David Lilly

                        8 Spruce Avenue

                        Elsmere, Delaware 19805

                        or by telephone at 994-8681. 

 

Mr. Carl Force:

 

            Mr. Force was appointed by the Mayor and Council on Thursday, November 13, 2008 and may be contacted by mail by addressing your correspondence to;

 

                        Mr. Carl E. Force

                        13 Gamble Avenue

                        Elsmere, Delaware 19805

                        or by telephone at 993-0768. 

 

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                                 BOARD OF ELECTION MEETINGS                            

There is no meeting scheduled at this time

 

 

Upcoming Meetings

 

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING: 

            The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Elsmere for February 2010 will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 6:30 pm at the Elsmere Town Hall located at #11 Poplar Avenue, Elsmere, Delaware 19805 and will begin at 6:30pm.

            The agenda for this meeting will be posted and available on this site under the "Agenda" tab on January 04, 2010. Copies of the full agenda as well as any ordinances or resolutions, may  also be obtained at the Town Hall during the hours of 8:00AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday or by contacting the Town Hall at (302) 998-2215.

Anyone wishing to attend the meeting who may require special accommodations  should contact Mrs. Tina Law at (302) 998-2215.


              Town of Elsmere

          Finance Committee

  The Finance Committee will meet in a combined meeting of the Mayor and Council on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6:30pm in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall located at 11 Poplar Avenue Elsmere DE 19805.  The agenda for the Committee is as follows.

 

 

Town of Elsmere

Finance Committee

Meeting Agenda

February 11, 2010

Elsmere Town Hall

6:30 p.m.

      The Finance Committee may call for and go into Executive Session to discuss legal or personnel matters.  The agenda of any meeting shall be subject to change to include additional items including Executive Sessions.  Executive Sessions will be closed to the public and no action shall be taken during an Executive Session.  All action will be taken in open public session.

 

This will be a combined meeting with the Mayor and Council

 

Call To Order:                        In conjunction with the Mayor and Council 

 

Pledge of Allegiance:             In conjunction with the Mayor and Council 

 

Roll Call:                                In conjunction with the Mayor and Council 

 

Public Comment:                    In conjunction with the Mayor and Council and

                                                limited to 3 minutes per person       

 

Approval of Minutes:            None

 

 Old Business:                       

 

Under Item Number 3 of the Council’s Agenda, the Committee will report to the Mayor and Council their findings concerning potential owner occupied and first time home owner incentives that may be available to the Town. 

 

New Business:                      

 

            None

 

Items Submitted By Committee Members:

 

None

 

Public Comment: -     Limit 3 minutes per person.

 

Adjournment: In conjunction with the Mayor and Council

 

 

Anyone wishing to attend the meeting who may require special accommodations should contact Mrs. Tina Law at (302) 998-2215.

 


The Board of Adjustments:

      

         The January 2010 meeting of the Board of Adjustments will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall, located at 11 Poplar Avenue, Elsmere, DE.19805

 

       The February 2010 meeting of the Board of Adjustments will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall, located at 11 Poplar Avenue, Elsmere, DE. 19805  


The Planning Commission:

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING:                                                           

          The January 2010 meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Elsmere Town Hall, located at 11 Poplar Avenue, Elsmere, DE 19805.

          The February 2010 meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Elsmere Town Hall, located at 11 Poplar Avenue, Elsmere, DE 19805.

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Pension Committee

There are no meetings currently scheduled.

 
Searching For Elsmere History

     On March 09, 2009 the town will celebrate its 100th. anniversary.   We are asking that any resident current or past who has any old photo's, documents, stories or other memorabilia, contact the town and share those items with us so that they can be copied or displayed as part of the celebration which is being planned.

     Anyone having items they are willing to share with us or suggestions concerning who we should contact is asked to contact the towns executive assistant Mrs. Tina Law at 998-2215 and speak with her about the plans for the celebration as well as any memorabilia you may have.

 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

      

Town of Elsmere

 

Employment Opportunities

 

Code Enforcement Officer

 

The Town of Elsmere is accepting applications for the position of Code Enforcement Officer.  Applicants must possess at a minimum ICC certification as a Residential Building Inspector.  Additional ICC Certifications such as Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector are desired.  Experience in municipal code compliance is desired.  Applicant must be a self-starter and have the ability to read and interpret blue prints, technical drawings and plans.  Applicants must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, have excellent communication and people skills.

 

The salary for this position will be determined based upon the certifications and experience of the chosen applicant.  Full time benefits include paid sick, vacation, personal and holidays leave, as well as medical insurance.  Applications must be submitted in the form of a resume and must detail the applicant’s ICC Certifications and municipal code compliance experience. 

 

            Resumes must be submitted to, the Town’s Administrative Office, located at # 11 Poplar Avenue Elsmere, DE, 19805  “Attention Town Manager and  must be received by no later than 12 Noon on Friday, January 08, 2010.

 

 

 

 
 


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Trash Collection

Garbage is normally collected town-wide on Thursdays.  Except during weeks when the hauler observes a holiday. 
 

To check a Holiday collection date click on the link below.

2010 Trash & Yard Waste Collection Schedule

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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